Physical Therapy Assistant (Acute - PRN)

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta, GA, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join its rehabilitation team. The role covers inpatient and outpatient care across pediatric to geriatric populations, delivering physical therapy programs under the supervision of a licensed PT.

Emphasis on patient education and quality service. Required is an Associate's degree, Georgia licensure, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• Current Georgia Board of Physical Therapy licensure required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs PT programs and treatments under a PT in inpatient and outpatient settings across age groups.
• Delivers employee and patient education and maintains quality customer service.

Skills

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Georgia licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Why choose Northside and its Rehabilitation Team?

• Northside supports our employees’ professional and personal growth.
• Offers advanced certification and specialty training financial support and tuition reimbursement. Available upon hire.
• Staff career advancement levels programs.
• Fosters an environment that promotes work/life balance. We embrace diversity. We care about you.

• Highly recognized and supportive organization with a valued rehabilitation services department.
• Compassionate, dedicated, innovative team of highly specialized professional staff with a focus on providing evidence based care
• Supportive leadership team encouraging personal growth and development.
• Strong collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Strong supporters of our community through screenings, education, volunteering, and community service initiatives.
• Focus on service excellence and providing expert level care to our patients.

• Seasoned clinicians and mentors, many with advanced certifications & specialty training.
• Residency and enrichment programs underway with other key residency programs to come
• Longevity within our team, often celebrating 20, 30, and 40 years of service

Responsibilities

Performs physical therapy programs and treatments as directed by the physical therapist for inpatient & outpatient pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Provides employee and patient educational programs as directed. The duties of this position require patient and family education and the exercise of courtesy and patience in speaking with and assisting patients, families, medical personnel and others in order to provide quality customer service.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

• Associate's degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

• Previous patient care experience.

Work Hours: 8AM-4:30PM

Weekend Requirements: Yes